This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event at the Kew Tram Depot. Birney Safety Cars were first imported by the M&MTB in 1924. Laminated colour enlargement of a 'Birney Safety Car', taken at a re-enactment at the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. Model of Birney Car."kew tram depot, birney safety cars

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event at the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an 'S Class' tram No 164 in High Street South, taken at a re-enactment at the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. S Class 164 in High Street South."kew tram depot, s class trams -- melbourne

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of a K Class 217 (Birney Car) in Doncaster & North Balwyn Village taken at a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. K Class 217 (Birney Car) in Doncaster & North Balwyn village. Original location of East Kew Depot"kew tram depot, k class trams, birney safety car

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of a Class A 231 & X2 Class 676 in High Street South taken at a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. Class A 231 & X2 Class 676 in High Street South"kew tram depot, class a trams - melbourne, x2 class trams - melbourne

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an A Class tram No.237 in High Street South taken at a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot. A Class 237 in High Street South"kew tram depot, class a trams - melbourne

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of two A Class Trams Nos 237 and 231, with a Y Class 469 in the background at a re-enactment in the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 237 231 Y Class 469"kew tram depot, a class trams, y class trams, trams -- melbourne

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of an A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231 in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village."kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of trams in High Street South during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231, Y1 Class, B11 & W2 Class 380 in High Street South"kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne, y1 class trams, w2 class trams

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of Y Class 469, and A Class 231 in heritage colours of the M&MTB during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. Y Class 469, A Class 231 in heritage colours of the M&MTB"kew tram depot, a class trams, trams -- melbourne, y class trams

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of Y1 Class 611, on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street South, during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. Y1 Class 611, turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South"kew tram depot, trams -- melbourne, y1 class trams

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of A Class tram 231 in High Street South, during a re-enactment from the Kew Depot in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 231 in High Street South"kew tram depot, trams -- melbourne, a class trams

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of A Class tram 282 at Kew Depot, during a re-enactment in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. A Class 282"kew tram depot, trams -- melbourne, a class trams

This colour photograph, with 15 others are enlargements gifted to the Society by Mel Lawrence in 2016. They were taken at a commemorative event from the Kew Tram Depot. Laminated colour enlargement of W Class tram No.380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South, during a re-enactment in 1990.Annotation reverse: "Kew Depot 1990. W Class 380 turning out of Barkers Road into High Street South"kew tram depot, trams -- melbourne, a class trams

The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.subdivision plans - kew, thornton estate, studley park road -- kew (vic.), thornton avenue -- kew (vic.), stevenson street -- kew (vic.)

The ‘Thornton Estate’ was the final subdivision of ‘Thornton’ in Studley Park Road. Thomas Cubitt Balmain originally owned Thornton, next to John Carson’s ‘Clutha’. Before its final subdivision, the Thomson family owned it. The Estate was a subdivision of 15 residential allotments running between Studley Park Road and Stevenson Street. The allotments faced these streets as well as Thornton Street, which the vendor undertook to make. Contemporary newspaper advertisements advised that ‘The estate possesses many advantages, notably its private and secluded, though convenient, position, splendid frontages and depths, and being close to the electric tram and Kew train, also within easy walking distance of the Victoria-street cable tram’. The terms offered purchasers were ten per cent deposit, with the balance to be paid in ten equal half-yearly payments at a rate of 5 per cent.subdivsion plans - kew, studley park, thornton estate

Yields information about the training of crews.Instruction or question sheet - foolscap carbon copy, titled "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", giving 18 questions, about electrical path, controllers, lighting, stopping the tram, faults, sand, leaving the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated 15/8/19245 - suggesting it was made for Geelong by MESCotrams, tramways, birney, mesco, instructions, training

Letter from Geoff Carkeek, MTA Tram and Bus Division General Manager to J Harper, Secretary ATMOEA dated 24/12/1986 regarding the North - South Light Rail proposal (St Kilda and Port Melbourne lines) and the conversion to light rail, and impacts on existing tram services. Includes a note on the proposed termination of route 15 and 16 trams at St Kilda Railway station. Includes two drawings - St Kilda Station - Fitzroy St using the former VR St Kilda station forecourt rather than the platforms which were actually later used, and Clarendon St - Port Junction layout.Yields information about the conversion of the St Kilda Railway project.Letter - photocoped - 6 A4 and 2 A3 folded sheets, part stapled.light rail, conversion, st kilda, port junction, atmoea, st kilda railway station

Photos shows former MMTB tram 121 on jacks at Mount Evelyn before it's transport to Bungaree. Photograph taken by Paul Nicholson 15/4/1978. Transported to Bungaree 22/4/1978 see item 7996. Yields information about MMTB Tram 121.Digital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, tram 121, tram recovery

Rose Series postcard No. P 1343, titled "Village Belle, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic" showing W2 568 (Moreland Route 15) at the St Kilda Beach terminus in Ackland St. Another W2 is further behind. A uniformed tramway employee is walking across the road, underneath a MMTB sign advising of Trams to the City and a Fare of 5d and child fares of 2d. In the background is the Coles store and Harpers Frocks. In the foreground are tram tracks for the Victorian Railways St. Kilda to Brighton Beach line in Buckly Street.Yields information about Ackland St, St Kilda early 1950s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, village belle, ackland st, route 15, st kilda, w2 class, tram 568

Rose Series postcard No. P 957 titled "Fitzroy Street St Kilda Vic" showing two W2 class tramcars at the intersection of Fitzroy Street and The Esplanade St Kilda. Tram W2 class No. 407 (route 15) is inbound while W2 274 (route 67) is outbound. In the view is the Hong Kong cafe sign together with advertisements for Seppelts and Penfolds wines.Yields information about Fitzroy St, St Kilda late 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear and remnants of blue card on the rear.trams, tramways, fitzroy st, st kilda, the esplanade, w2 class, tram 402, tram 274, route 67, route 15

ill, p.15.non-fictionA short history of the preserved Ballarat Vintage Tramway in Victoria.tramways - ballarat, preserved trams - ballarat - history

Yields information about the people attending and the way the BTPS AGM was held in 1978 at the depot and the trams used.Set of 7 colour prints of the BTPS AGM, 15 Oct. 1978 - See Fares Please! Sept. 1978. .1 - Depot fan - 40 .2 - The meeting assembled .3 - The meeting table - Richard Gilbert, ?, Frank Hanrahan, Carolyn Dean and Bill Jessup .4 - Depot fan - 40, 28 and 38 .5 - depot fan - 40, 27 and 40 .6 - Geoff Dean, Carolyn Dean and David Frost .7 - 14 and 40 at St Aidans Drive. Photos by Stephen Butler. See Fares Please! Sept. 1978"AGM 78" on rear of each in inktrams, tramways, wendouree parade, btps, agm, tram 40, tram 27, tram 14, tram 38

Timetables for tram service from St Kilda Railway Station to Elwood Depot, as at 15 July 1957Yellow coloured card printed in black on both sides and folded into three sectionstrams - elwood, tram timetables, trams - st kilda

Ill, p.15non-fictionA summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history, trams - preservation -ballarat

Ill, p.15non-fictionA summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history, trams - preservation -ballarat

Set of 8 detailed timetables for each Malvern Depot route dated 15 November 2000, giving direction, run, route and timing points for weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 1 - Route 67 - Carnegie 2 - Route 64 - East Brighton 3 - Route 5 - Malvern (last page loose) 4 - Route 3 - East Malvern 5 - Route 16 - St Kilda Beach - University 6 - Route 72 - Camberwell 7 - Route 8 - Toorak 8 - Route 6 - Glen Iristrams, tramways, timetables, route 3, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 64, route 67, route 72, carnegie, east brighton, malvern, east malvern, st kilda, toorak, camberwell, glen iris

Second of four documents compiled by Alf Twentyman about the history of Melbourne cable trams. The first seven pages list each cable car or trailer (1 to 601) and its depot, including some notes on their individual disposal. Page 15 lists additions to the fleet of cars - 1-7-1916 to 3-6-2024 including numbers and notes. Pages 16 to 37 provide cable and track diagrams and notes on St Kilda Junction, Collins and Market St, City Road & Clarendon St, Elizabeth St, Spring-Albert and Brunswick Sts, Swanston St, (Princes Bridge to Lonsdale St) and Lonsdale St to Russell St, Spencer St and Flinders St including the Bourke St terminus, Clifton Hill terminus, Nicholson and Gertrude, Spring and Nicholson, Lygon Elgin and Rathdowne Sts, various terminal arrangements and car shed access, Queensberry and Abbotsford, St Kilda Road, Chapel and Wellington, Ackland St and other notes on the last pages.Demonstrates the recording and drawing work of Alf Twentyman and his notes.Exercise book - printed for Scotch College, ruled in an accounting ledger format - 40 pages with red card covers.On cover in ink "A E Twentyman, Inter Maths B Ledger"tramways, cable trams, alf twentyman, history, track plans, records

The album originally started as a the Geelong album and remnants of photos hinges and notes left on the sheets. Has some 101 black and white photographs. All of the photographs would have been obtained from his correspondents. Cities include: Bendigo steam loco and carriage - tram 1895 Dusseldorf Bonn Essen Halle Hamm Herford Gladbach Hamburg Bremen Duisburg Wupertal Bamberg Koln Munich Wuppertal - schwebebahn Salzburg The Hague Amsterdam Montreux Geneva Athens Odessa Moscow Brux Onaden Berlin Augsburg Heilbron Waldenberg Darmstadt Mannheim Remscheid Belgium Hagen Lille Aachen Heidelberg Duren Bremen Worms Wurzburg LeipZig Copenhagen Linz Brussels Dortmund Nuremberg Hannover Letmathe Kustrin Leige Emden Amiens Trieste Rome Naples Le bourget-du-lac Grenoble Madrid valenciaHas a strong association with Wal Jack and his collecting of tramway history / developments until 1964.Brown covered bound album with word "Scrap Album on front cover, with dark brown paper inside covers holding some 15 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in black ink with some labels pasted under the photos in black ink. trams, tramways, europe

Yellow cloth backed paper ticket with white front, printed in black ink with fare value of $2.50. Blank or Unused Scholar's monthly ticket for use by under 15 years students, number No. 7386. Has form number "TYE 3-570" in top left hand corner. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. The 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges shows these tickets. 1728.1 - ditto, ticket No. A7423. Added 16/10/04 - after being on display in cabinet in 39 since 1992. 1728.2 - ditto, ticket No. A7382. Added 19/05/06 - from filing cabinet. 1728.3 - ditto ticket Nos. A004773, 75, 89,91, 91 and 4956 added 30/6/2016 from Donation of Bendigo Tramways. See 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges for the Ballarat Tramways - Reg. Item No. 704.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Photographs of the loading, transport and off loading of ex MMTB/Metropolitan Transit scrubber tram No. 8W (8) from Preston Workshops to Ballarat on 10/9/1999. All on Kodak Royal paper. Most feature a number of people in the photograph. 1. Loading tram at Preston 2. ditto 3. ditto 4. tram loaded 5. Ready to leave Preston with articulated tram No. 2121 alongside. 6. ditto 7. Arrived in Wendouree Parade, rainy day. 8. ditto at Windmill Drive North - L.Arthur truck 9. Moving to off loading position at Old loop, with tower truck in background 10. Barry James crane about to lift. 11. Lifted off truck 12. About to be lowered onto the ground 13. ditto 14. On the track 15. Crane being packed up. 16. Waiting to be towed. 17. W3 661 being coupled up. 18. ditto 19. Group photo - from left to right - Paul Mong, Mark McKay, Alastair Reither, Stephen Butler, Carolyn Dean, John Phillips, Simon Jenkins, Warren Doubleday and Alan Snowball. 20. Being towed into the depot 21. Crossing Wendouree Parade 22. Being pushed by 671 into 7 Road. Note image 19A used by Museums Australia in a display - collections and people, 9/2001 - display boards. - similar image to 19, photo by Carolyn Dean on Warren Doubleday's camera. Added 2/2002. See item 9623 for other two photographs.Yields information about the BTM Acquisition of the scrubber tram No. 8Set of 22 colour photographs taken by Carolyn Dean. All have "10.9.99" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean" on rear.scrubber tram, delivery of tramcars, unloading, btm, tram 8, tram 8w